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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
This CD features the songs in the coordinating songbook of the same title. The sound quality is good and uses instrumentation and both adult and children voices depending on the song. Your learners are sure to enjoy the actual animal sounds in “Old MacDonald". ~Judy
Publisher's Description of Fun Songs for Little Ones K4 CD
One of the sweetest sounds is children's singing. This CD with 49 fun action-packed songs is sure to delight you and your child! Songs are listed by month from September through May to make teaching the songs to your child easier. These selected songs from the Fun Songs for Little Ones songbook feature classic nursery rhymes, animal songs, and many other children's favorites.
The
Abeka K4 program is a bridge between preschool and kindergarten. There are 170
lessons and lesson plans are available. The lessons are easy to follow and designed to be
covered in a comfortable 40-45 minutes without the more involved Skills
Development Activities. In the K4 program, students will learn:
Phonics
and Reading – Recognition of name, sound, and picture of long and short vowel
consonants, sounding of blends and one and two vowel words, reading of
sentences and stories with one and two vowel words.
Writing
– Formation of letters, blends, words and their first name in either manuscript
or cursive options.
Language
– Language development and listening skills that include color, words, shapes, animals,
transportation, countries, community helpers, health, safety, manners, science.
Numbers
– Number recognition and counting 1-100, number concepts 1-20, numbers before
and after 1-20, and adding with the one family.
Poetry,
Music, Arts & Crafts – Twenty-six poems and finger plays committed to
memory, traditional fun songs, and developing fine motor skills in drawing,
coloring, cutting, and gluing.
If
you use Abeka Bible, they will have lessons about creation, Boy Samuel, Boyhood
of Jesus, Zacchaeus, The Good Samaritan, and will memorize many Bible verses
and songs.
With Abeka, you can customize your homeschooling with flexible options that include individual items to full grade kits.